Donald Trump dropped his birther campaign when he publicly admitted Friday that the president was born in the US. But he also
falsely accused Hillary Clinton of starting the rumor. Mark Thompson, Rick Wilson and David Corn join Lawrence to discuss. watch

“There were questions about what kind of president he would be, ‘Does he understand us?’ And there were those who questioned and continued to question for the past 8 years up to this very day – was my husband born in this country? … Barack has answered those questions by going high when they go low.”
First Lady Michelle Obama

Hillary Clinton gives an impassioned speech on the campaign trail and recognized Trump’s most dangerous words of the week: threatening to start war with Iran over a gesture. Howard Dean joins Lawrence. watch

Donald Trump refused to tell Robert Costa of the Washington Post that he believed Pres. Obama was born in the US while in his economic speech he misled his audience on the economy & about his own economic plans. Jared Bernstein and Michael Grundwald jo... watch

A major New Hampshire paper breaks it’s tradition of backing Republicans while new polls show a tightening race in other key states where Trump holds a narrow edge over Hillary Clinton. Democratic strategist Steve McMahon joins Lawrence O'Donnell in the War Room. watch

In an exclusive interview, Lawrence talks to the immigration lawyer who wrote the letter backing up Melania Trump’s immigration story. Michael Wildes says he reviewed Melania’s immigration documents. He also tells Lawrence who he's voting for in November. watch

One day after Donald trump unveiled his childcare plan, economists and other experts are questioning how it will be paid for and whether it would actually help most working families. Lawrence also asks why Trump had to lie about Clinton's position. H... watch

President Obama blasted Donald Trump in Philadelphia, calling him out for bad business deals and his "love" of Vladimir Putin. Lawrence breaks down the President's remarks with Joy Reid & Stuart Stevens. watch

David Fahrenthold’s months-long investigations into Donald Trump’s Foundation has revealed that nearly all the funds were from other donors, which Trump gave away under his
foundation's name. Fahrenthold discusses with Lawrence. watch

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Lawrence O’Donnell brings his extraordinary background in politics and entertainment to “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” airing weeknights on MSNBC. Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of “The West Wing,” O’Donnell gives the last word and rewrites the most compelling stories of the day.